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Basic Job Functions: Responsible to lead a group of Chemists/Lab Technicians, integrate and coordinate the laboratory operation and lab quality management system and develop lab improvement projects to ensure that the lab meets all required compliance and First Solar stake holder's requirement. Other responsibilities also include supervising and developing the lab associates.

Experience:

· 3-5 years working experience in related field

Education:

Degree holder in Bachelor’s Chemistry/Applied Chemistry or equivalent. Master’s degree in Chemistry will be preferred.

Required Skills:

Technical:

Good analytical knowledge & skills in handling various analytical instruments. Experience with lab analytical instruments like ICP-OES, AAS, UV-VIS is preferred. Effective data analysis skills and ability to identify problems with lab sample analysis reports Have sufficient mechanical aptitude to conduct equipment calibration, assembly and carry out minor repair on analytical instruments. Possess good computer skills in Microsoft Office application. Possesses leadership capabilities and able to lead a flexible workforce. Proven ability to train and develop associates. Good verbal and written communication skill (English & Vietnamese languages) Possesses good problem-solving experience. Good project management (planning) skills

Behavioral:

Ability to understand & meet customer / stake holder’s requirement. Ability to prioritize tasks Aptitude for learning Initiative and committed to achieve & continuously improve Ability to perform tasks with minimum supervision Must be team orientated. Must be customer orientated Possess good analytical thinking. Possess good continuous thinking capability.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

Management system and develop lab improvement projects to ensure that the lab meets all required compliance and First Solar stake holder's requirement Lead a team of shift Chemists/Lab Technicians and is responsible for safe & smooth lab operation to ensure zero non-compliance to regulatory & technical requirements. Ensure that the lab produces analysis results and reports accurately and on timely manner. Develop new lab procedures / work instructions for lab basic processes and analysis method if standard method is unavailable due to uniqueness of sample process and for the purpose of project improvement. Coach and train chemist to ensure competency of chemists to conduct the required analysis methods and follow lab procedures / work instruction. Establish good communication between the laboratory & other function stakeholders relating to laboratory matters and analysis methodology to understand and meet stake holder's requirement. Establish in-house and external lab Training Needs Analysis (TNA) for the development of all lab associates and ensure the lab meets the required training compliance Advise and ensure laboratory operation is in full compliance to lab management system and EHS & housekeeping (always clean work area) requirement. Ensure controls are in place and complied for lab equipment, supplies & chemicals including periodic preventive maintenance, calibration and inventory. Support cost saving initiatives in accordance to the allocated budget for the department. Maintain and consolidate lab quality and technical system including all documentation Participate as an auditee or auditor in internal audits Must be willing to do occasional international travel for short durations of time (~ 1 to 2 weeks)

Physical Requirements:

Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to 12 hours per day Will climb stairs on an occasional basis 20/40 vision in each eye, with or without correction, is required. Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures. May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis. May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to; steel toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, protective jacket or apron and arm guards) All associates working on the production floor may be required to wear a respirator at any given time and thus, the ability to wear a respirator is a condition of employment and continued employment (requires little or no facial hair)

Potential candidates will meet the education and experience requirements provided on the above job description and excel in completing the listed responsibilities for this role. All candidates receiving an offer of employment must successfully complete a background check and any other tests that may be required.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: First Solar is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.